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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,775.46, 1,254,664.28 and 331,408.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,775.46, 1,254,664.28 and 331,408.97 is: 496,915.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,775.46 : 1,254,664.28 = 331,408.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,775.46/1,254,664.28 = 331,408.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,775.46x = 1,254,664.28 × 331,408.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,775.46x = 415,806,995,990.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,806,995,990.78/836,775.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,915.86

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